Case Management - A Best Practice Guide for Reviewing Cases & Applying the Code for Crown Prosecutors

Introduction

This webinar provides a practical, prosecutor focused guide to effective case management and high quality case review. Using the Code for Crown Prosecutors as the central framework, this webinar explores how to assess evidential sufficiency, apply the public interest test and maintain robust decision making throughout the life of a case.

This webinar is designed for prosecutors who want a clear, structured approach to reviewing cases, identifying weaknesses early and ensuring that case strategy, disclosure and communication remain aligned with best practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Applying the Full Code Test - how to assess evidential sufficiency, reliability, credibility and admissibility and how to record clear decision making
• Case review as a continuous duty - structuring initial review, ongoing review and pre hearing review to maintain case integrity and readiness
• Identifying reasonable lines of enquiry - linking case theory to investigative actions and ensuring proportionality, relevance and compliance with CPIA
• Managing case weaknesses early - spotting gaps, risks and vulnerabilities and taking timely action to strengthen the evidential position
• Effective case strategy and file management - building a clear case narrative, aligning evidence to charges and ensuring files meet court ready standards
• Working with investigators - giving clear instructions, improving file quality and supporting consistent application of the Code across agencies
• Public interest considerations - applying the public interest test with transparency and consistency
• Disclosure - how early case review supports disclosure planning, schedules and risk based decision making
• Practical examples and common pitfalls - Hints and tips of what strengthens or undermines evidential sufficiency and case progression

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 2nd December 2026

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